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was controlled and safe enough that neither of us felt any reason to do anything besides continue with our training syllabus and make several trips around the traffic pattern.The key, however, is to exercise that control. As we so often say about instrument flying, “always leave yourself an out.” This applies to engine-out training as well. Safe, controlled simulations are a good thing, and even an actual engine shutdown in flight, done well within safety margins, is an important part of developing and maintaining your confidence and competence as a twin-engine pilot.Any simulated emergency always has the potential, however, to devolve into an actual emergency. Your instructor’s job is to manag•e the flight to keep that from happening. Your job as PRI is to ensure that your instructor does his or her job. T&TThomas P. Turner is an ATP/CFII/MEI, holds a Masters Degree in Aviation Safety, and was the 2010 National FAA Safety Team Representative of the Year. Subscribe to Tom’s free FLYING LESSONS Weekly e-newsletter at www.mastery-flight-training.com.AUGUST 2014TWIN & TURBINE • 25